Job Overview

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Senior Accountant or CPA to take full ownership of the accounting cycle for a real estate portfolio consisting of 30 properties. This is an independent role requiring high-level technical expertise to ensure all financial data within Buildium is accurate, categorized correctly, and compliant with real estate accounting principles. You will serve as the technical lead on this project, reporting directly to the principal to discuss financial positioning and resolve high-level discrepancies.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, flexible during client business hours, Central Time (Dallas, Texas) (20 work hours per week)

Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle Property Accounting: Manage all journaling, bank reconciliations, and month-end closing procedures for 30 properties.
• Data Integrity & Correction: Audit entries made by the office manager (rents/maintenance) to ensure proper categorization and GAAP compliance; perform corrective journaling as needed.
• Depreciation & Fixed Assets: Maintain and record accurate depreciation schedules for property assets.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and review monthly financial statements; use Excel to perform out-of-system data analysis and "break down the numbers" for strategic review.
• Bank Oversight: Perform rigorous bank reconciliations to ensure Buildium balances perfectly with real-world accounts.

Requirements

• Certification: Active CPA or Senior-level accounting experience.
• Real Estate Expertise: Strong understanding of property management accounting, including tenant ledgers, escrow, and real estate-specific tax implications.
• Software Mastery: Proficiency in Buildium is a significant plus; advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, Data Modeling) are required.
• Autonomy: Proven ability to work independently, identify errors proactively, and communicate findings clearly during weekly/bi-weekly briefings.

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring

Note

• Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.